What Does the Quantum Notation S11(1535) Indicate in Baryon Resonances?

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The discussion centers on the quantum notation S11(1535) in relation to baryon resonances, specifically the reaction e,p→e,p,η. The S11(1535) notation indicates a baryon resonance with S representing the (p,η) orbital angular momentum. The Particle Data Group identifies an excited nucleon N(1535), and evidence suggests that S11(1535) and N(1535) refer to the same particle due to a significant branching fraction of approximately 40% to Nη. The discussion raises questions about the classification of (p,η) resonances as excited baryons, emphasizing their decay characteristics.

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In the reaction :e,p→e,p,η;
(p,η)is called a "baryon resonance",a state of which is "S11(1535)".

(http://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevLett.86.1702)

In Particle Data Group,there is an excited nucleon N(1535).Are they the same?

But how could a (p,η)resonce be called excited baryon?

The notation "S11(1535)" ,S means (p,η) orbital angular momentum,what the two "one"s mean?
 
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The unique large branching fraction of N(1535) to Nη (~40%) in agreement between paper and PDG, the good agreement of the given width and the rough agreement in one quoted amplitude value (page 9) suggest they are the same particle.

zhangyang said:
But how could a (p,η)resonce be called excited baryon?
Why not? It is a baryon resonance that commonly decays to those particles.

11 look like the other quantum numbers similar to a hydrogen-like atom. I don't see how a bound state of those could work, however - it would not have enough energy to decay in this way, and it should be more long-living.
 

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